A Kaiser’s spotted newt, also known as the Luristan Newt or the Emperor Spotted Newt, is a salamander that is found in Iran and is classified as an at-risk species. The spotted salamander is sold by illegal wildlife brokers on the Internet for $103 (65 British Pounds).
(List of endangered animals sold on the black market.)
Source: Nic Fleming, “Illegal wildlife trading in internet’s deepest, darkest corners,” Guardian, September 3, 2012.
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